Kenneth Rivera López
Carolina
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Walmart Super Center, excelling in food safety and customer engagement. Proven track record of enhancing deli sales through effective promotions and maintaining high-quality standards in food preparation. Skilled in knife handling and fostering a collaborative team environment to ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Associate
Walmart Super Center
06.2023 - Current
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prepared high-quality sandwiches, salads, and other deli products for customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Ensured timely replenishment of supplies during peak hours, minimizing potential disruptions to customer service levels.
- Increased deli sales through the effective promotion of featured items and specials.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Provided support during busy periods by quickly stepping into different roles within the deli department as needed.
Dishwasher
Taberna Selfie
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Adjusted water to correct temperature for optimum cleaning, rinsing and sanitizing.
Lead Cook
The Cave Old San Juan
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by promptly addressing concerns regarding menu items or food quality issues.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Coordinated with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely dish preparation and delivery for optimal guest experience.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture through proactive communication with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Oversaw proper storage procedures for perishable items, ensuring freshness and minimizing spoilage risks.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Politecnico Amigó
San Juan, Puerto Rico05-2027
Skills
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe food handling practices
- Customer engagement
- Workplace safety
- Cooking
- Proper food handling
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Knife handling skills
- Inventory rotation
- Order taking accuracy
- Food preparations
- Equipment safety
- Meat cutting
- Sandwich making
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Deli Associate
Walmart Super Center
06.2023 - Current
Dishwasher
Taberna Selfie
04.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Cook
The Cave Old San Juan
09.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Politecnico Amigó
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